Student Research Manual

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Academic Affairs Department
AMA Education System

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Immeasurable appreciation and deepest gratitude for the help and support
are extended to the following persons who have contributed to making this Student
Research Manual 2020 possible:

Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V, Chairman of AMAES, for the support on the

success of the creation of the whole policy manual;

Dr. Emelin M. Magada, Vice-President, Head for Academic Affairs

of AMAES, for her guidance, for sharing her expertise, untiring support and
immeasurable knowledge for the success of the whole policy manual;

The Head for Academic Compliance and Accreditation of AMAES,

for his guidance, suggestions, support and for all his boundless knowledge and
wisdom on this policy manual;

The Research Director of AMA University, for her expertise,

knowledge on the Final Draft of AMAES Research Manual that greatly helped
in the improvement of the policy manual;

The Deans of AMA University, for their valuable comments, suggestions,

insights and support of the whole policy manual;

The Academic Affairs Department, Research and Publication Unit

Personnel of AMAES, for the efforts, all the assistance, wisdom, suggestions
and support that greatly helped in the improvement of the writing policy
manual;

Above all, the Father God, Lord Jesus, and Holy Spirit, for the source
of all wisdom, guidance, strength, immeasurable blessings and instruction, for
Him this became possible.

The Research and Publication Unit

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 Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................7
II. ENGAGING STUDENTS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH........7
III. VISION......................................................................................8
IV. MISSION...................................................................................8
V. PROGRAM GOALS.................................................................9
VI. RESEARCH AGENDA...........................................................10
A. Computer Studies................................................................11
B. Engineering.........................................................................11
C. Business Administration and Accountancy........................ 11
D. General Education...............................................................12
E. Humanities and Social Sciences.........................................12
VII. EXPECTED RESEARCH OUTPUT PER PROGRAM.........12
VIII. GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT RESEARCHES..................13
RULES FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WRITING.......13
RESEARCH MANDATE FOR THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE
STUDIES.................................................................................14
IX. PAPER PROPOSAL................................................................15
X. DEFENSE PROCESS..............................................................15
Graduate Programs......................................................................15
Undergraduate Programs.............................................................16
XI. PARTS OF A RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT PER PROGRAM
OUTPUT.................................................................................16

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 1. Manuscript for Master of Business Administration /
Doctor of Business Administration / MA in Computer
Education.....................................................................................16
2. Manuscript for Arts, Humanities, Social Science
and Education..............................................................................18
3. Manuscript for Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology (CMO 25 S. 2015)...................................................20
4. Manuscript for BS Computer Science, MS Computer Science,
Masters in Information Technology and Doctor in Information
Technology by Software
development (CMO 25 S. 2015).................................................22
5. Manuscript for Engineering Research (BS Electronics
Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, BS
Industrial Engineering)................................................................25
6. Manuscript for Engineering Research (BS Industrial
Engineering)................................................................................26
7. Manuscript for Business Studies (Feasibility Study) 29
8. Manuscript for Business Studies (Case Study) ....... 34
9. Manuscript for Business Studies (Business Plan) ..... 35
XII. The IMRaD Format – Main Sections of a Scientific
Paper ................................................................................. 39
XIII. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION .......................................... 40
1. Paper Specification ................................................... 40
2. Font Type and Size ..................................................... 40
3. Pagination.................................................................... 41
4. Spacing of text ............................................................ 41
5. Text alignment and Paragraph Indentation ......... 42
6. Margin ........................................................................... 42

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 7. Tables and Figures labeling ...................................... 42
XIV. BINDING SPECIFICATIONS AND SUBMISSION OF
MANUSCRIPTS................................................................... 44
XV. RESEARCH WRITING CONVENTION .............................. 45
1. Language .................................................................... 45
2. Numbers ....................................................................... 45
3. Units of Measure ......................................................... 45
4. Direct Quotations ....................................................... 46
5. Footnotes ..................................................................... 46
6. Grammatical Tenses .................................................. 47
XVI. PLAGIARISM...................................................................... 47
XVII.PROCEDURES ON ORAL DEFENSE................................. 48
1. Proposal Presentation ................................................ 48
2. Pre-oral Defense ......................................................... 49
3. Final Oral Defense ...................................................... 49
XVIII. XVIII. POST-FINAL DEFENSE PROCESS ....................... 50
XIX. MEMBERS OF FINAL ORAL DEFENSE
PANEL ................. 50
Function of the Panel on Oral Examination ................... 52
XX. CRITERIA FOR RESEARCH ADVISER ............................... 52
XXI. DUTIES OF A RESEARCH ADVISER.................................. 53
XXII.DUTIES OF THE SUBJECT
INSTRUCTOR............................ 53
XXIII. GRADING SYSTEM ....................................................... 54
XXIV. ACADEMIC HONESTY AND
INTEGRITY..................... 56
Violations .............................................................................. 57
Procedure in Resolving Violations of Academic
Honesty Policy ..................................................................... 58

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 Penalties for Violation of Academic Honesty Policy..................60
Sanction for violations against Academic Honesty and
Plagiarism....................................................................................62
XXV. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) POLICY...................62
A. Purpose................................................................................63
B. Coverage.............................................................................64
C. Definition of Terms.............................................................64
D. Ownership of Intellectual Properties...................................65
E. Commercial Venture...........................................................66
F. Profit Sharing......................................................................67
G. Responsible Units/Departments..........................................67
H. Penalties..............................................................................68
I. Amendments.......................................................................68
XXVI. References...........................................................................69
APPENDIX A: APA Citation 6th Edition
APPENDIX B: IEEE Citation Style
APPENDIX C: Thesis Adviser Acceptance Form
APPENDIX D: Research Topic Proposal Form
APPENDIX E: Research Consultation Form
APPENDIX F: Research Progress Monitoring Form
APPENDIX G: Thesis Oral Defense Application Form
APPENDIX H: Score Sheet in Final Oral Defense
APPENDIX I: Certificate of Final Version
APPENDIX J: Title Page Format
APPENDIX K: Approval Sheet
APPENDIX L: Spine Format

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I. INTRODUCTION

In recognition of research's integral role in an educational

institution, AMAES consistently gears toward the improvement of the
institution's research productivity, evidenced by its strong support to
encourage and allow the members of the academe - faculty and students
- to produce scholarly output in and out of AMA.

At AMA, the contribution of students to the research-effort is

considered essential for the development of research-oriented and
research-centered institution. Original and innovative research study
that makes significant contribution in knowledge building is
continuously recognized.

Thus, to continue its principle, this Policy Manual on Research

Writing is developed to assist the students in writing research project –
thesis, design project, capstone, dissertation, business plan, feasibility
and case study – for the fulfillment of their academic requirements. It
provides student with research guidelines and procedures for ready
reference.

The information embodies in this manual institutionalizes the

academic research approach and procedures across different disciplines
at AMA. Through this, academic research is ensured to adhere to the
private and government accreditation standards.

II. ENGAGING STUDENTS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH

In a learning-centered environment, research and inquiry are

inextricably linked together. This is where a discovery-driven attitude
of students is built away from just a passive repository of transmitted
information from the

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professors. This is where research becomes an integral part of every
student’s academic life.

Student conducts research as part of the curriculum, in response to an

academic assignment and/or response to a call for possible publication or
conference presentation. Despite disciplinary differences, scholarly or
academic standard, every student is expected to conduct research from time
to time. Within this realm, a community of scholars is built fused by an
academic endeavor to contribute in building of knowledge (or academic
knowledge).

By engaging in research, students could develop analytical and

critical thinking and their writing skills could be trained. These are the
skills that are essential to every professional individual in and out of the
academe, and more in the industry.

III. VISION

AMA Education System envisions being a global leading center of

research on Computer Science and Information Technology, while
being among the leading research centers on engineering, business
administration, and accountancy. The institution will help translate
academic knowledge into workable tools for success and development
in the private and public sector.

IV. MISSION

It is the mission of AMA Education System to generate,

synthesize, and transmit knowledge for and about engineering and
information technology resulting in quality learning. It serves as a
catalyst in assisting scholars, educators, and practitioner to develop
research, teaching,

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and leadership capabilities in school and non-school settings.

The different brands and colleges under the AMA Education

System umbrella are charged with the development of high-end,
research-oriented faculty and students, encouraging creative endeavors
and intellectualism, recognizing research talents of the highest
distinction by providing incentives for scholarly achievements.

V. PROGRAM GOALS

In line with the AMA Education System’s vision and mission, the
following objectives will be pursued:

1. To promote and support new and innovative applied and

developmental researches in the fields of General Education,
Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Technology,
Engineering, Business Administration and Accountancy;
2. To disseminate research outputs through publications and
presentation in national and international conferences,
seminars, symposia or fora;
3. To establish and maintain linkages – partnership and
collaborations – with leading educational institutions,
government, industry and other related organization in
strengthening its research efforts; and
4. To continuously nurture and enhance the growth and
development of research across AMAES.

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VI. RESEARCH AGENDA

AMA Education System’s research agenda is aligned with the

research policies, directions, priorities, and thrusts set by the National
Higher Education Research Agenda (NHERA):

1. Research is the ultimate expression of an individual’s

innovative and creative powers. The higher education sector
shall ensure that the academic environment nurtures and
supports Filipino research talents.
2. Research thrives in an environment characterized by free flow
of information, honest, and, analytical exchange of ideas, and
supportive policy and administrative structures. Higher
education policies shall enhance Institution’s and the
individual’s capacity to conduct independent, collaborative and
productive research.
3. Research is one of the main functions of the higher
education sector. Universities in particular, are expected to
lead in the conduct of discipline-based, policy-oriented,
technology-directed and innovative/creative researches that
are locally responsive and globally competitive.

In line with these research principles, CHED identified priority

research areas such as family and community transitions, education,
disaster, ICT and social change, energy, health and food security.
AMAES, on the other hand, aligns its research priorities in the
following areas:

 Enabling Research Areas

 Applied and Multi-disciplinary
 Technology or Theory Discovered and Developed
 Economic and Social Benefits
 Environmental Engineering

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  Food and Security

Priority research areas include, but are not limited, to the

following:

A. Computer Studies

1. Cloud Computing
2. Cybersecurity
3. Database and Data Management
4. Data Mining & Analytics
5. Computer Graphics
6. Computer Architecture
7. Artificial Intelligence Technology
8. System and Software Development
9. Networking
10. Mobile Computing

B. Engineering

1. Mechatronics
2. Robotics
3. MPU-Based Research
4. Socio-Economic Computer Engineering
5. Wireless Technology (WT)

C. Business Administration and Accountancy

1. Benchmarking Business Technology Innovation

2. Computer Modeling of Economic Trends
3. E-Commerce
4. Green Business Model and System
5. Industrial Accounting
6. Interactive E-Learning
7. Managing Technology and Innovation
8. Risk Management

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 D. General Education

1. Assessment/Evaluation of Teaching Resource Materials

2. Computer Assisted Instruction/ Computer Assisted
Learning (CAI/CAL)
3. E-Learning and Distance Education
4. Education Technology

E. Humanities and Social Sciences

1. Applications and Impact of ICT in Society

2. Innovation Culture
3. Social Impacts of E-learning
4. Technology and Sustainable Society

VII. EXPECTED RESEARCH OUTPUT PER PROGRAM

Research is part of the Bachelor, Master, and Doctor’s Curricula.

This is linked together in response to an academic assignment and in
conducting major research project - thesis, design project, capstone,
dissertation, business plan, feasibility and case study. This is a
requirement for the completion of an undergraduate and graduate
degree program:

Type of
Program
Research Output
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science CS Thesis Writing
1&2
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems IS Capstone
Project 1 & 2
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Capstone
Systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology IT Capstone
Project 1 & 2

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 Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering IE Design Project
1&2
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering CpE Design
Project 1 & 2
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering ECE Design
Project 1 & 2
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Thesis 1 & 2
Case Study
Business Plan
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Feasibility Study
Case Study
Business Plan
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Research
Case Study
Business Plan
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management Research
Case Study
Business Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Thesis Writing 1 &
2
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Thesis
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Thesis
Bachelor of Arts in English Thesis
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Research 1 & 2
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Thesis 1 & 2
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Thesis 1 & 2
Master of Arts in Computer Education Thesis
Master of Information Technology MIT Capstone
Project
Master of Science in Computer Science Thesis Writing
Master of Business Administration Thesis
Doctor of Business Administration Dissertation
Doctor of Information Technology DIT Dissertation

VIII. GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT RESEARCHES

RULES FOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WRITING

1. When a student reaches senior standing, he/she becomes

eligible to enroll in Thesis A.

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 2. Only upon successful completion of Thesis A (or NFE
remark has been removed) will the student be allowed to
enroll in Thesis B.
3. Student(s) work hand-in-hand with the thesis adviser for the
completion and finalization of his/her approved
capstone/thesis/design project.
4. Students from the same college may form a group of at most
three (3) members to conduct one specific research.
5. Change of topic and group members will not be allowed
once research proposal was submitted, defended and
approved.
6. Multi-disciplinary research or design projects will be
subjected for approval of the University Research Office.
7. For meritorious cases such a size and coverage of the
project, the number of group members maybe increased to
at most five (5) students. A letter of appeal on the number of
group members, stating reasons for said appeal must be
prepared. The Director of Research shall approve the letter
of appeal.

RESEARCH MANDATE FOR THE SCHOOL OF

GRADUATE STUDIES

All Graduate students enrolled in their respective terminal subjects are

required to either present their research findings in a national or
international forum or publish their scholarly paper in a high-impact
journal be it in a local or international setting. The institution’s requirement
shall be one (1) presentation/publication for students who are enrolled in
the Master’s degree program and two (2) presentation/publication for
students enrolled in the Doctorate program as part of the dissertation
requirement.

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IX. PAPER PROPOSAL

For undergraduate thesis, the student may defend his/her thesis

proposal during the trimester/semester when thesis course was enrolled.
For graduate thesis/dissertation, the student may defend his/her
research proposal during the trimester/semester or academic year
following the completion of coursework and upon successful
comprehensive examination.

Program Chapter to be presented

Graduate Programs Chapters 1, 2 and 3
Undergraduate Programs
Thesis
Capstone
Chapters 1, 2 and 3
Design Project
Feasibility Study
Case Study Not applicable for Paper
Proposal
Business Plan Profile of the Business
Profile of the Specific Market
Marketing Plan

X. DEFENSE PROCESS

Graduate Programs

Defense Process Course Offering

I. Proposal Presentation Methods of Research
II. Pre-Oral Defense Thesis A / Dissertation A
III. Final Oral Defense Thesis B / Dissertation B

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Undergraduate Programs

Defense Process Course Offering

I. Proposal Presentation Methods of Research
II. Pre-Oral Defense Thesis A / Design Project 1 /
Feasibility Study 1
III. Final Oral Defense Thesis B / Design Project 2 /
Feasibility Study 2

PARTS OF A RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT PER

XI. PROGRAM
OUTPUT

1. Manuscript for Master of Business Administration /

Doctor of Business Administration / MA in Computer
Education

Preliminaries Copyright Page

Title Page
Certification and Approval Sheet
Certification of Originality
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Background of the Study
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Objectives of the Study
Hypothesis (if any)
Scope and Limitations of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms

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Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND
STUDIES
Foreign Literature
Local Literature
Foreign Studies
Local Studies
Synthesis and Relevance of the
Reviewed Literature
and Studies
Chapter 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Method of Research
Population, Sample Size, and Sampling
Technique
Description of Respondents
Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Statistical Treatment of Data
Chapter 4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
(Only the main topics per objective shall
appear as headings. The number of
subheadings shall be consistent with the
number of sub-objectives posed in
Chapter 1)
Chapter 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
References This is a list of works cited, as well as works
consulted but not cited (example,
background reading not necessarily
cited) in the construction of the research
paper. The list of references is numbered
and arranged alphabetically. For format
on the writing of references, the APA

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 (American Psychological Association) style of
documentation shall be followed.
Appendices Questionnaire (with cover letter) Request letter
indicating receipt and approval by proper
authority to conduct survey
Documents, memoranda, data/figures (if any)
Sample statistical computations or
printouts (if quantitative design)
Certification of Proofreading Curriculum
Vitae

2. Manuscript for Arts, Humanities, Social Science and

Education

Preliminaries Copyright Page

Title Page
Certification and Approval Sheet
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Introduction
Background of the Study
Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Framework
Statement of the Problem/Objectives of
the Study
Scope and Limitations of the Study
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND
STUDIES
Foreign Literature

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 Local Literature
Foreign Studies
Local Studies
Synthesis and Relevance of the
Reviewed Literature
and Studies
Chapter 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Method of Research
Population, Sample Size, and Sampling
Technique
Description of Respondents
Research Instrument
Data Gathering Procedure
Statistical Treatment of Data
Chapter 4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS,
AND INTERPRETATION OF
DATA
(Only the main topics per objective shall appear
as headings. The number of subheadings shall
be consistent with the number of sub-
problems/sub-objectives posed in Chapter 1)
Chapter 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS,
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
References Use APA Citation Style 6th Edition
Appendices Questionnaire (with cover letter) Request letter
indicating receipt and approval by proper
authority to conduct survey
Documents, memoranda, data/figures (if any)
Sample statistical computations or
printouts (if quantitative design)
Certification of Proofreading Curriculum
Vitae

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3. Manuscript for Bachelor of Science in Information
Technology (CMO 25 S. 2015)

Preliminaries Title Page

Approval Sheet
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Appendices
List of Abbreviations and Symbols
(Optional)
Definition of Terms
Chapter 1 PROJECT AND ITS BACKGROUND
Project Context
Purpose and Description
Objective of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitation
Chapter 2 RELATED LITERATURE
Foreign Literature
Local Literature
Foreign Studies
Local Studies
Synthesis
Technical Background
Chapter 3 METHODOLOGY RESULTS AND
DISCUSSION
Software Design, Products and/or
Processes
System Architecture
Conceptual Design
Cost Benefit Analysis
Requirement Analysis

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 System Architecture/System Flow
Block Diagrams
Development and Testing
Input and Output Reports and Analysis
Description of the Prototype
Implementation Plan
Implementation Results (optional)
Chapter 4 RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter includes a summary of
the main findings of the study. It also
presents the significance of the study,
and relates findings to the objectives
and problems written in the
introduction part of the study.
Recommendation/s must be stated in
this chapter. This part usually directs
the reader to conduct further
research on some specific areas
related to the study.
References This is a list of works cited, as well as
works consulted but not cited
(example, background reading not
necessarily cited) in the construction
of the research paper. The list of
references is numbered and arranged
alphabetically. For format on the
writing of references, the IEEE (Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
style of documentation shall be
followed.
Appendices An appendix or appendices, if any,
should be after the bibliography.
Appendices include original data,
preliminary tests, tabulations, tables
that contain data of lesser
importance, very lengthy quotations,
forms and documents, computer

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 printouts and other pertinent documents.
Appendices should be arranged
chronologically as they are cited in the main
text. Use capital letters of the English
alphabet to track appendices, and always
begin with the letter A.

4. Manuscript for BS Computer Science, MS Computer Science,

Masters in Information Technology and Doctor in
Information Technology by Software development (CMO 25
S. 2015)

Preliminaries Title Page

Approval Sheet
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Appendices
List of Abbreviations and Symbols
(Optional)
Definition of Terms
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Project Context
Purpose and Description
Objective of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Limitation
Chapter 2 RELATED LITERATURE
Foreign Literature
Local Literature
Foreign Studies
Local Studies
Synthesis
Technical Background

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Chapter 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(Below is suggested outline)

Software Design
Conceptual Design
Cost Benefit Analysis
Application Requirement
System Architecture/System Flow
Block Diagrams or Visual
Representation
Input and Output Reports and Analysis
Multiple Constraints
Algorithm Use

Note: This outline may vary depending

on the subtopics based on the flow of
the discussion.

Chapter 4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter presents the data
gathered and the information
obtained from them. Results and
analyses in the form of figures, tables,
graphs and text are found in this
chapter. The discussion part is a
presentation of the principles,
relationship and generalization
evidenced by the results. If
applicable, the results need to be
compared and interpreted with
previously published works.
Implications as well as possible
practical applications must be
mentioned.
Chapter 5 CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS

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 This chapter includes a summary of the main
findings of the thesis, and states the
deduction/s obtained. It also presents the
significance of the study, and relates findings
to the objectives and problems written in the
introduction part of the thesis.
Recommendation/s must be stated in this
chapter. This part usually directs the reader to
conduct further research on some specific
areas related to the thesis topic.
References This is a list of works cited, as well as works
consulted but not cited (example, background
reading not necessarily cited) in the
construction of the research paper. The list of
references is numbered and arranged
alphabetically. For format on the writing of
references, the IEEE (Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers) style of
documentation shall be followed.
Appendices An appendix or appendices, if any,
should be after the bibliography.
Appendices include original data,
preliminary tests, tabulations, tables
that contain data of lesser
importance, very lengthy quotations,
forms and documents, computer
printouts and other pertinent
documents. Appendices should be
arranged chronologically as they are
cited in the main text. Use capital
letters of the English alphabet to track
appendices, and always begin with
the letter A.

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5. Manuscript for Engineering Research (BS Electronics
Engineering, BS Computer Engineering, BS Industrial
Engineering)

Preliminaries Cover Page

Approval Letter
Abstract
Table Of Contents
Acknowledgement
List Of Tables
List Of Figures
List Of Abbreviations

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction
Problem Statement
Objective of the Study
Scope and Delimitations
Significance of the Study
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Chapter 2 AND
STUDIES
Foreign Literature
Local Literature
Foreign Studies
Local Studies
Synthesis and Relevance of the
Reviewed Literature
and Studies
Conceptual Framework
Chapter 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Project Development Model
Project Design
Operation Flow of the Proposed
System
Description and Specifications of
Materials Used

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 Project Development
Testing Methods
Evaluation Process
Evaluation Criteria
Instruments And Techniques Used
Analysis of Data Gathering
Methodology
Chapter 4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
(Only the main topics per objective
shall appear as headings. The number
of subheadings shall be consistent with
the number of sub-objectives posed in
Chapter 1)
Chapter 5 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
References (Use IEEE Citation)
Appendices Questionnaire (with cover letter) -
optional
Request letter indicating receipt and
approval by proper authority to
conduct survey
Documents, memoranda,
data/figures (if any)
Sample source code (if any)
Certification of Proofreading
Curriculum Vitae

6. Manuscript for Engineering Research (BS Industrial

Engineering)

Preliminaries Cover Page

Approval Letter
Acknowledgement

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 Executive Summary
Table Of Contents
List Of Tables
List Of Figures
List Of Abbreviations

Chapter 1 PROJECT BACKGROUND

Introduction
Project Proponents
Proposed Name of the Business
Company Vision and Mission
Type of Business Organization
Location of Head and Factory Office
Chapter 2 MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL
FEASIBILITY
Management Proposal
Organizational Chart
Job Description and Specification
Personnel Benefits
Management Style
General Company Policies
Administrative Forms
Chapter 3 MARKETING FEASIBILITY
Marketing Description
Annual Past Demand
Annual Projected Demand
Market Share Analysis
Projected Sales
Marketing Strategy
Place Strategy
Pricing Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Website
SWOR Analysis
Systems and Form Design
Chapter 4 PRODUCTION FEASIBILITY
Product Description

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 Product Parts and Dimension
Product Specification
Product Structure
Bill of Materials
Outline Process Chart
Process Flow Chart
Time and Motion Supply
Alternative Process
Materials Handling Design
Technological Assistance
Project Site
Project Layout
Plant Size and Production Schedule
Floor Plan
Space Requirement
Machineries and Equipment
Furniture and Fixtures
Auxiliary
Man Power Requirements
Utilities
Waste Disposal Method
Total Production Cost
Chapter 5 FINANCING FEASIBILITY
Total Project Cost
Sources of Financing Project
Cost of Goods Sold Statement
Major Assumption
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
Financial Analysis
Break Even Point Analysis
Return of Investment
Pay Back Period
Chapter 6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
Beneficiaries
Benefits of Workers

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 Government
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND
Chapter 7 TIME
TABLE
Gantt Chart
Assignment of Activities
Chapter 8 CONCLUSION
Total Project Cost
Sources of Financing Project
Cost of Goods Sold Statement
References (Use IEEE Citation)
Appendices Questionnaire (with cover letter) -
optional
Request letter indicating receipt and
approval by proper authority to
conduct survey
Documents, memoranda,
data/figures (if any)
Sample source code (if any)
Certification of Proofreading
Curriculum Vitae

7. Manuscript for Business Studies (Feasibility Study)

Preliminaries Cover Page

Approval Letter
Abstract
Table Of Contents
Acknowledgement
List Of Tables
List Of Figures
List Of Abbreviations

Note: Pagination of preliminaries shall

be in lowercase Roman numerals
placed at the bottom center of the
page.
Executive Summary

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 Should contain the following:
a. Name of applicant
b. Business name
c. Location
d. Brief description of the project
e. Highlights of major assumptions
and summary of findings and
conclusions regarding the
following:
 Market feasibility
 Social or Economic desirability
 Technical feasibility
 Financial feasibility
PROJECT BACKGROUND AND
Chapter 1 HISTORY
Name and address of project
promoter
Project orientation: market or raw
material oriented
Market orientation: domestic or export
Economic and industrial policies
supporting the project
ECONOMIC
Chapter 2 FEASIBILITY
A. Demand and market
 The estimated existing size and
capacities of the industry
(specifying market leaders), its
past growth, the estimated
future growth (specifying major
programs of development), the
local dispersal of industry, it’s
major problems and prospects,
general quality of goods.
 Past imports and their future
trends, volume and prices;
 The role of the industry in the
national economy and the
national policies, priorities and

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 targets related or assigned to
the industry;
 The approximate present size of
demand, it’s past growth,
major determinants and
indicators
B. Sales forecast and marketing
 Anticipated competition for the
project from existing and
potential local and foreign
producers and supplies;
 Localization of market(s);
 Sales program;
 Estimated annual sales
revenues from products and
by-products (local/foreign);
 Estimated annual costs of sales
promotion and marketing
TECHNICAL
Chapter 3 FEASIBILITY
A. Production Program
 Products
 By-products
 Wastes (estimated annual cost
of waste-disposal)
B. Plant Capacity
 Feasible normal plant capacity
 Quantitative relationship
between sales, plant capacity
and material inputs
C. Material Inputs
 Raw materials
 Processed industrial materials
 Components
 Auxiliary materials
 Factory Supplies
 Utilities, especially power
D. Project Engineering

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 Scope of Project
Technology(ies) and
equipment
- Technologies and
processes that can be
adopted, given in relation
to capacity size;
- Rough estimate of costs of
local and foreign
technology;
- Rough layout of proposed
equipment (major
components)
- Production equipment
- Auxiliary equipment
- Service equipment
- Spare parts, wear and
tear parts, tools
 Civil Engineering works
- Rough layout of civil
engineering works,
arrangement of buildings,
short description of
construction materials to
be used:
- Site preparation and
development
- Building and special civil
works
- Outdoor works
 Rough estimate of investment
cost of civil engineering works
(local/foreign), classified as
above
Chapter 4 MANAGEMENT
Organizational Layout
 Production

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  Sales
 Administration
 Management
Chapter 5 MANPOWER
Estimated manpower requirements,
broken down into labor and staff,
and into major categories of skills
(local/foreign)
Estimated annual manpower costs,
classified as above, including
overheads on wages and salaries.

Chapter 6 FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY

Total Investment Costs
 Rough estimate of working
capital requirements
 Estimated fixed assets
 Total investment costs
 Financial Projection
- Projected Income Statement
- Projected Balance Sheet
Statement
- Projected Cash Flow
Statement
- Production Cost (summary
of estimated production
costs. Classified by fixed
and variable costs);
Estimated expense/cost
- Factory
- Administrative

 Proposed capital structure and

proposed financing (local/foreign)
 Interest
Financial Evaluation

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  Pay-off period
 Simple rate of return
 Break-even point
 Internal rate of return
Chapter 7 SOCIAL DESIRABILITY
Preliminary Tests
Approximate cost-benefit analysis
Economic Industrial Diversification
Estimate of employment-creation
effect
Estimate of foreign exchange savings
Taxes
References (Use APA 6th Edition)
Appendices Questionnaire (with cover letter)
Request letter indicating receipt and
approval by proper authority to
conduct survey
Documents, memoranda,
data/figures (if any)
Sample source code (if any)
Certification of Proofreading
Curriculum Vitae

8. Manuscript for Business Studies (Case Study)

Preliminaries Cover Page

Approval Letter
Table Of Contents
Acknowledgement
List Of Tables
List Of Figures
List Of Abbreviations

Note: Pagination of preliminaries shall

be in lowercase Roman numerals
placed at the bottom center of the
page.

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 Executive Summary
Introduction Current Situation Analysis and
pertinent Background including a
synopsis of the relevant information
from the case analysis tool short form.
Body May include:
- Target Market Identification
- Market Needs
- Analysis of Case
- Key Issues/Goals
- Recommendations
Should include:
- Decision Criteria
- Assumptions
- Data Analysis (analysis in appendix
and summary info in body)
- Preferred Alternative with
rationale.
- Justification/Predicted Outcome:
References (Use APA Citation 6th Edition)
Appendices Questionnaire (with cover letter)
Request letter indicating receipt and
approval by proper authority to
conduct survey
Documents, memoranda,
data/figures (if any)
Sample source code (if any)
Certification of Proofreading
Curriculum Vitae
9. Manuscript for Business Studies (Business Plan)

I. Cover Sheet
A. Business Information
B. Business paragraph
C. Amount of Capital required
D. Name(s) of persons referring the
proponent to the investor

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II. Table of Contents
III. Executive Summary
Nature and Objectives of Business
A. Its Mission
B. Unique selling advantage
C. Projections for the future (sales and
profits)
D. The needs (capital and other
resources
E. Procedures and timetable for
repaying investors
F. Amount of capital being requested
IV. The Context of Business
A. Growth potential
B. New products and developments
C. Economic Trends
D. Industry outlook and trends
V. Profile of the Business
A. Nature of the company’s business
B. History of the business
C. Evidence on Economic Trends
D. Organization detail of the business
E. Factors that influence the business
F. Research and Development Patterns
- Nature of test-marketing procedure
- Achieved results
- Product development
- Legal control of process and/or
product
G. Relevant Contracts and Agreements
H. Company Operational Procedures
 For ventures involving manufacturing a
product
- Physical space requirements
- Machinery and equipment
- Raw materials
- Inventory and supplies

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 - Personnel requirements
- Capital estimates
 For ventures involving selling or retailing
- Physical space requirements
- Purchasing procedures and plans
- Inventory system
- Staff and equipment
- Training
- Credentials
VI. Profile of the Specific Market
A. Product/Service consumers
B. Geographical Scope of the Market
C. Target Market Growth potential
D. Company’s ability to satisfy the ,market
demands
E. How a business plan will enable the
proponent to attract new customers
while keeping the customers it has.

VII. Anticipated Challenges and Planned

Responses
A. Competitors
- Major competitors
- Strong points and weaknesses
- Company’s edge (Unique selling
advantage)
- How the competition will try to
block the company and how will it
respond.
B. Weak Areas of the Company
- Obsolescence factors
- Cheaper products on the horizon
- Cyclical trends in the marketplace
- Possible economic downturn in the
future
- Turnover of key employees

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 - Seasonality of products and
services
- Benefit packages to employees
C. Legal Factors
- License agreement
- Restrictions and regulations under
which one must operate
- Future changes in legal or
governmental policies
- Governmental agencies that one
needs to apply to.
D. Protection Issues
- Patents, copyrights, trademarks and
other protection
- Assurance on business secrecy
E. Key man contingencies
- Depth of management team
- Management procedures to assure
continuity of leadership
- Plans for responding to the loss of
any important personnel
F. Staffing
- Personnel needs
- Policies on minority issues
- Policies on temporary versus
permanent staff
- Policies on racism, or prejudices
VIII. Marketing Plan
A. Marketing Strategy
B. Reasons for this Strategies
C. Pricing Note
D. Timetable
E. Marketing Budget
F. Guarantee Policies
G. Presentation and Packaging
H. Professional Resources

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 I. Market response to the campaign
monitored
J. How will one approach against
another be tested
K. Advertising and promotional intentions
L. Media
IX. Financial Projections
A. Profit and Loss Statement
B. Statement of Financial Position
C. Cash Flow Statement
X. Implementation Schedule
XI. Statement of Resource Needs
XII. Appendix
Footnotes from text
Supporting documents
Articles, clippings, special report
Biographies
Graphs and charts
Copies of contracts and agreements
Glossary of Items
References: lenders, investors or other
bankers, suppliers, trade creditors, etc.

XII. The IMRaD Format – Main Sections of a Scientific

Paper

“IMRaD” format refers to a paper that is structured by four main

sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. This format
is often used for lab reports as well as for reporting any planned,
systematic research in the social sciences, natural sciences, or
engineering and computer sciences.

Title What the paper is about? Should give a general idea

about the paper.
Authors Names and affiliations of authors

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 Abstract A stand alone, short narrative of the entire
paper.
Keywords Words other than those in the title that best
describes the paper
Introduction Why this paper? The problem, what is not
known, the objective of the study, related
literatures, and the paper’s contribution to
knowledge.
Methods How was the study conducted.
Results What are the findings of the study.
Discussion Interpretation of results
Conclusion A conclusion does not introduce new
ideas; instead, it should clarify the intent
and importance of the paper. It can also
suggest possible future research on the
topic.
References (Use APA citation or depending to the
type of format to be used)

XIII. MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

1. Paper Specification

- Use white letter-size paper (8 ½ x 11 in).

- Orientation should be in a portrait style.
- Texts and figures are placed on only one side of the paper.
- The other side should be left blank.

2. Font Type and Size

- AMAES uses American Psychological Association (APA) 6th

edition (for non-technological programs like Business, Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences and Education, and Institute
of Electrical and

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 Electronics Engineers (IEEE, for technological programs like
the DIT, MIT, MSCS, BSIT, BSCS, BSECE, BSCpE, BSIE)
style of writing and its official font type and size varies from
what style is using. IEEE uses Times New Roman with a size
of 10pts and APA 6th Edition uses Arial with a size of 12 pts.
(Please see Appendices A and B)

3. Pagination

- Pages should be numbered consecutively throughout the

research paper, including pages of figures, tables, appendices
and bibliography.
- Page 1 begins with the first page of the first chapter.
- Preliminary pages preceding the first chapter are numbered
using small Roman Numerals (i, ii, iii, etc). The title page
should not be numbered although it is counted as page i.
- Page numbers are placed at the center of the bottom of each
page.

4. Spacing of text

- The body of the research paper should be typed double-

spaced. The following, however, should be single-spaced:
- abstract
- footnotes
- quotations longer than three lines
- references and bibliography (except between entries)
- headings or subheadings
- multi-line captions of tables, figures, illustrations, etc.

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5. Text alignment and Paragraph Indentation

- The text should be justified while keeping the first line of

every paragraph indented.

6. Margin

- For the first page of any chapter, the left, top and bottom
margins should be 40mm wide.
- For the rest of the pages, the left margin should be 40mm and
the top and bottom margins should be 25mm.
- The right margin is 25mm for all pages. Make sure text is
always justified on both sides. Use a five-space indention for
every paragraph.
- Margin specifications are meant to facilitate binding and
trimming. All information (text headings, footnotes,
illustrations, etc), including page numbers must be within the
text area.

7. Tables and Figures labeling

- Type above every table its number and title.

- Type the table number at the center and triple-spaced from the
last line of the immediately preceding paragraph.
- Type the title of the table at the center, title case, and double–
space from the table number, and triple-spaced to the table.
- Type triple–spaced from the last line of the immediately
preceding paragraph its figure number and title.
- Type the title of the figure flush left, title case, and single–
space immediately after the figure number.
- The numbering of tables and figures shall be continuous.

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 - If the title is long, align to the first word of the title the
rest of the title.
Table 1
Competitive Advantage of Electronic Whiteboard Eraser

Electronic
Traditional
Feature Touchscreen LED Whiteboard
Whiteboard
Eraser
relatively
Price cheapest most expensive
expensive
electronic
Writing tool marker marker
software
Erasing tool manual eraser electronically motorized eraser
Automated? No Yes Yes
Uses power
Needs power? No Yes
supply
Saves time? No Somewhat Yes
Depends on
With timer? No Yes
model

- Use the landscape page layout for large tables.

- If the table is still too large to fit a single page, reduce the
Arial font to a minimum of 8 points.
- If the table does not fit the page even after the font-size reduction,
continue the rest of its part to the next page, but the cut part shall
bear the subtitle,
‘Continuation’flush with the left margin (e.g.,
Continuation of Table 14). The cut part/s shall also show the
column headings and the legend (if any) like those in the first
part of the table.
- Put two or more small tables or figures on a single page if the
page is big enough to accommodate them all.
- Have small tables and figures appear on the same page along
with the text; however, leave three spaces between every
table/figure and the texts above and below it.
- The width of the table shall be dependent on the length of its
title.

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 Figure1. Components of Eco-Waste Processing Center

XIV. BINDING SPECIFICATIONS AND SUBMISSION

OF MANUSCRIPTS

After the student/s successfully defended the thesis, integrated all

recommendations and revisions, obtained all necessary signatures the
manuscript must be photocopied and hard bounded.

Students must obtain at least five (5) hardbound copies of their

approved thesis: Copy for library, respective college, research office,
adviser’s copy, personal copy.

The following should be lettered in gold from the head to the foot
of the thesis spine, using a 24-point font: (1) proponent/s; (2) degree for
which the work is submitted; (3) research title; and (4) year of
submission.

The following particulars should be provided on the thesis cover,

using 18-point gold block font: title of thesis; proponent/s; degree;
name of school; and year of submission. The layout of the cover is very
similar to that of the title page.

Following should be the cover color of the bound thesis:

College of Arts and Sciences - Maroon

College of Business Studies - Midnight Blue
College of Computer Studies - Royal Blue
College of Engineering - Dark Green
School of Graduate Studies - Black

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CD Label. For master thesis, dissertation, capstone project and design
project, the CD case cover follows the format of the Title Page on the
hardbound copy.

XV. RESEARCH WRITING CONVENTION

1. Language

- The official language to be used in writing a research paper is

American English.
- Use only objective, expository English. Idioms, slang,
subjective words and phrases, metaphors and undefined
acronyms are not acceptable.
- All sentences must be complete with acceptable grammar and
correct spelling.

2. Numbers

- Spell out all numbers less than ten unless they are attached to
units of measurement (e.g. 5kg, 10ml).
- Use figures for 10 or numbers more than 10.
- If a sentence begins with a number, write the number in words
even if it is more than 10.
- If a series of figures is to be used, use numerals regardless of
the value.

Example: In the room were 4 chairs, 12 boxes, 13 books, 10

files, 9 umbrellas and 8 pairs of shoes. The number of
computer units bought during the last five years was 8, 53, 27,
38, 52 and 9.

3. Units of Measure

- Whenever applicable, use SI units of measurement. 45

 - Always use internationally recognized abbreviations for units
of measure, and do not put a period after them. For example:
20 milliliters (20ml); 2.5 hectares (2.5ha); 3.7 metric ton
(3.7mt) 80 kilometers per hour (80kph).

4. Direct Quotations

- Quotations must be copied accurately, word for word, and

they must be placed in quotation marks unless they have been
formally set off from the rest of the text.
- Parenthetical citation must follow each direct quote. The page
number where the quote appears is included, in case the quote
is lifted from a book. Otherwise, follow APA standards.
- Direct quotations must be minimized at all costs, except in
some fields such as literature. Extensive use of direct
quotations can be quite irritating for the reader.
- Students must learn to synthesize and paraphrase concepts in
their own words and style.

5. Footnotes

- Footnotes should be used sparingly regardless of the field of

study. However, it is recommended that citations be used
instead of footnotes. Extensive footnoting tends to distract the
reader from the main argument of the text.
- In cases where footnotes are necessary, the indicators used are
superscript. The numbering of footnotes should begin with 1
and must be continuous throughout the whole text.

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6. Grammatical Tenses

- As a rule of thumb, use the past tense when referring to

previously published work and the present tense when referring to
present results of the study.
- In a thesis, it is normal to go back and forth between present
and past tenses. Most of the abstract should be in the past
tense because the results from the discussion are being
described.

XVI. PLAGIARISM

AMAES uses a proper detection anti-plagiarism system to scan work

for evidence of plagiarism. This system has access to many sources
worldwide (journals, books, articles, magazines, websites etc.). The
software helps scan documents of any type for plagiarism using
cutting-edge technology to identify and highlight similarities with other
documents in the database; giving the access on Research Adviser to
check for plagiarism of the student’s research output before
submission.

1. Before a student or group of students is allowed to schedule

for final oral presentation, he/she/they must submit the final
draft of his/her/their document to the advisor.
2. The advisor uploads the documents into the plagiarism
software.
3. For thesis, capstone, design project attachment similarity
index should not exceed 20%.
4. Only a student or group of students who meets the
prescribed threshold is allowed to schedule his/her/their oral
presentation.
5. The anti-plagiarism report as mentioned in 1-4 should be
part of the cited reports as appendix.

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 6. Any violation for research ethics and conduct will subject a
researcher to the AMAES penalties.

XVII. PROCEDURES ON ORAL DEFENSE

1. Proposal Presentation

a. The draft thesis proposal must be submitted to the adviser

at least a month before the scheduled title proposal
presentation.
b. With the subject advisers’ recommendation, he/she must
ask permission from the Dean, formally requesting the
schedule of title proposal defense.
c. Once approved, the subject adviser confers with the
student about the possible schedule of the title proposal
defense.
d. The draft title proposal must be submitted to the panel
members two (2) weeks before the scheduled proposal
defense
e. On the day of the title defense, the following must be
observed:
f. The subject adviser, panelists and students are expected to
strictly observe the scheduled time and day of the defense.
g. The students must discuss or present their proposed title/s
within the allotted period. Thus, multimedia device
needed for the presentation must be properly arranged and
coordinated to ensure its availability on the scheduled
defense.
h. The panelist will determine if the proposed title passed or
needed necessary revision.

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2. Pre-oral Defense

a. Upon the completion of Chapter 1, 2 and 3 of the paper and

the endorsement of the adviser and the subject adviser, the
student shall proceed with the Pre-oral Defense. During this
stage, the completed research shall be presented for
evaluation by the panel members.
b. Three (3) copies of thesis or five (4) copies of dissertation
shall be submitted to the concerned office at least seven
(7) days before the scheduled defense.

3. Final Oral Defense

a. After complying with the pre-oral recommendations, and

upon the endorsement of the adviser to the Program Chair
as approved by the Dean, the student shall now proceed
with the Oral Defense.
b. Proof of payment of defense fee shall be submitted to the
Dean two (2) weeks before the scheduled defense.
c. Three (3) copies of thesis, and five (5) copies of
dissertation shall be submitted to the subject adviser at
least seven (7) days before the Final Oral Defense
schedule. These copies shall be distributed to the
members of the panel, the technical adviser and the Dean.
d. The members of the panel shall submit their final
evaluation of the thesis/dissertation with their
comments/recommendations.

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XVIII. XVIII. POST-FINAL DEFENSE PROCESS

After a student successfully defended his/her final project, a certification of

final version of capstone/thesis/dissertation shall be prepared along with
the following requirements:

1. Hardbound copy of manuscript

2. Electronic submission saved in CD-ROM (includes the
following: Journal article, code, exe files, user manual, CV
and manuscript)
3. Journal Article (only for graduate students)
4. Anti-Plagiarism Test Result not more that 20% similarity
index
5. Certificate of Proofread
6. Curriculum Vitae

XIX. MEMBERS OF FINAL ORAL DEFENSE PANEL

For undergraduate thesis, every defense session must have three

(3) panelists with one sitting as Chair of the defense panel. The Dean
identifies and designates the composition of the defense panel. Outside
panel are not allowed to sit as Chair.

For graduate thesis/dissertation, every defense session must have

four (4) panelists, three (3) of the composition came from the academe,
and one (1) of which came from the industry or vice versa with one
sitting as Chair of the defense panel. The Dean identifies and
designates the composition of the defense panel. Invited outside panel
are not allowed to sit as Chair.

Aside from academic and/or teaching personnel, a non-academic

employee and/or non- teaching personnel of the branch and Head
Office shall be allowed to sit as

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defense panelist provided he/she meets the requirement to become a
panel member in terms of educational background, discipline, and
expertise.

Each of the panel member from the academic community must:

1. Have expertise on the thesis topic to be defended.

2. Hold an appropriate Master's Degree or an appropriate
Doctorate Degree in the field of specialization of the student.
3. Must have established track record to do and evaluate
research.

Each of the panel member from the industry must:

1. Have expertise on the thesis topic to be defended.

2. Must have relevant industry experience on the thesis topic.
3. Must have established track record to do and evaluate
research.

For undergraduate/graduate thesis and dissertation, Deans and

Academic administrators can serve as panel members provided that:

1. They have expertise in the thesis to be presented;

2. Schedule of the defense is beyond office hours; and,
3. Their participation is approved by their respective immediate
superior

A panel member is allowed to be part of the oral defense in at most

five (5) research defense in any set schedule. This will ensure that the
panelist will be able to thoroughly read and study a thesis/dissertation
and tactful comments and recommendations will be given. Any
paneling beyond five titles will be paid only the honorarium equivalent
to the maximum number of researches.

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Function of the Panel on Oral Examination

The members of the Panel on Oral Examination are expected to

evaluate the ability of the research candidate to present the summary of
his paper and to answer questions relevant to his research. In general,
the members are expected to find out the breadth and depth of
knowledge of the examinee regarding his research project. Specifically,
they are expected to probe on:

1. The justification behind the choice of the problem, objectives,

and methodologies used (data-collection procedure, sampling
procedure, data/statistical analysis procedure);
2. The relationship between aspects of related literature and
studies and the research project under examination;
3. Whether specific objectives are answered in the findings and
conclusions;
4. Whether findings are within the scope of the problem;
5. Whether analyses, implications, and conclusions are done
objectively in an in-depth and logical manner;
6. Whether recommendations are drawn from findings and
conclusions;
7. Whether the form and the writing style follow the prescribed
format of AMA University; and
8. Whether the research contributes to the testing and building of
theories or knowledge in the discipline.

XX. CRITERIA FOR RESEARCH ADVISER

1. The Research Adviser must be a full-time faculty member of

AMAES except for the graduate studies.
2. Adviser from other academic institutions is not allowed.

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 3. He/she must have an expertise on the respective area of study
with proven record to conduct research.
4. He/she must hold a Master’s degree or higher appropriate in
the student’s field of specialization.
5. The adviser must ensure that all research topics are in line
with the research trust of discipline and must show potential
and social relevance within their locality.
6. Research Adviser can only handle at most five (5) advisees in
any given trimester/semester.

XXI. DUTIES OF A RESEARCH ADVISER

1. Develops and approves the research paper topic or project

proposal.
2. Provides guidance during the writing process.
3. Reads and comments on the whole of the final draft of the thesis,
provided that this is presented within a reasonable and agreed
timeframe, and ensuring that the research student is aware that
the thesis must comply with all relevant regulations, including
those on word length, format, and binding
4. Provide the Prelim and Midterm grades of the advisee based
from the progress of the manuscript.
5. Collect and endorses the score sheets to the subject adviser
for consolidation.

XXII. DUTIES OF THE SUBJECT INSTRUCTOR

1. Manages the research course offering.

2. Monitors the progress of the student’s research through
regular formal supervisory meetings and ensuring that the
research student keeps an agreed record of these meetings.

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 3. Collects students’ research manuscript and distribute to panel
members seven (7) days before the defense date.
4. Provides the student a summary of the recommendations to
serve as guide in making revisions for the final copy which is
a graduation requirement.
5. Secures defense schedule from the Office of the Dean.
6. Consolidates and encodes final grade of the student.

XXIII. GRADING SYSTEM

Grade Range Grade Point Grade Input Descriptive Rating

96 – 100 1.00 A+ Excellent
91–95 1.25 A Very Good
86–90 1.50 A- Very Good
81–85 1.75 B+ Good
75–80 2.00 B Good
69–74 2.25 B- Good
63–68 2.50 C+ Fair
57–62 2.75 C Fair
50-56 3.00 C- Fair
Below 50 5.00 F Failed
IC IC Incomplete
IP IP In Progress

1. For Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation, the panel

shall evaluate the research paper according to the following
criteria:

Rating Criteria Weight

FINAL PAPER (60%)

Originality/Inventiveness/Scientific Impact 40%
Quality of Manuscript 20%

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 ORAL PRESENTATION (40%)
Quality of Presentation 20%
Ability to Defend Thesis/Dissertation 20%
Total 100%

2. For undergraduate design project, the panel shall evaluate the

project according to the following criteria:

Rating Criteria Weight

FINAL PAPER (30%)

Originality/Inventiveness 15%
Quality of thesis manuscript 15%

PROTOTYPE (35%)
Conceptual & Logical Design 20%
Workability & Application 15%

ORAL PRESENTATION
Quality of thesis presentation 20%
Ability to defend thesis 15%
Total 100%

3. For undergraduate thesis/feasibility and case study/business

plan, panel shall evaluate the project according to the criteria
below:

Rating Criteria Weight

FINAL PAPER (60%)

Originality/Inventiveness/Scientific Impact 40%
Quality of Manuscript 20%

ORAL PRESENTATION (40%)

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 Quality of Presentation
Ability to Defend Thesis/Dissertation 20%
Total 20%
100%

4. For capstone project, panel shall evaluate according to the

following criteria:

Rating Criteria Weight

FINAL PAPER GRADE (30%)

Originality/Inventiveness/Scientific Impact 15%
Quality of Manuscript 15%

PROTOTYPE/SOFTWARE GRADE (35%)

Conceptual & Logical Design 20%
Workability & Application 15%

ORAL PRESENTATION (35%)

Quality of Presentation
Ability to Defend Thesis/Dissertation 20%
Total 15%
100%

XXIV. ACADEMIC HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

AMA Education System upholds academic honesty and integrity at

all times. This means that all academic works are products of an
identified individual or individuals. Ethical conduct is the obligation of
every member of the university, and breaches of academic integrity
constitute serious offenses. Faculty members must observe academic
honesty and integrity in the university and set these values among the
students.

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Violations

Academic integrity/honesty is violated by any dishonest act which

is committed in an academic context including but not restricted to:
A. Cheating – the fraudulent or dishonest presentation of work or
presentation of others’ work as one’s own.
Fabrication falsification or invention of any information or citation
in an academic exercise, listing sources that were not used in the
academic exercise, reporting of statistical analyses, tests, or other
studies never performed; manipulating or altering data or other
manifestations of research to achieve a desired result; selective
reporting, including the deliberate suppression of conflicting or
unwanted data;

B. Plagiarism – the act of taking the words, ideas, data, illustrations or

statements of another person or source and presenting them as
one’s own such as to:

1. Submitting another author’s published or unpublished work, in

whole, in part, or in paraphrase, as one’s own work, without
fully and properly crediting the other author with footnotes,
citations or other bibliographical reference.
2. Submitting as one’s own original work any material, including
data, tables, graphs, charts, or other visual material obtained
from any source, without acknowledgement and citation of the
source.
3. Submitting as one’s own original work material produced
through unacknowledged collaboration with others.

C. Collusion – assistance or an attempt to assist another student in an

act of academic dishonesty. This can include, but is not limited to:

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2. Designing or producing a project for another student;
3. Altering outcome results.

D. Inappropriate Proxy – is the misrepresentation of one’s own or

another’s identity for research and academic purposes.

Procedure in Resolving Violations of Academic Honesty Policy

Alleged violations of the academic honesty policy will be resolved

following the procedure outlined below:
1. Faculty member(s) or member of any branch under the AMA
Education System must report within 10 working days from the
date of the discovery any allegation of academic dishonesty to the
dean of the college where the alleged violation occurred. The
report should be supported by appropriate documentation.

2. The dean of the college where the alleged violation occurred shall
notify the student of the charges and schedule a preliminary
meeting to discuss the charges. Likewise, the dean must notify the
student’s respective dean if the student is from another college,
about the alleged violation(s) committed by the student.

3. During the preliminary meeting, the student will be presented with

the charge(s) and the evidence(s) submitted by the faculty or
complainant. He/She will be advised of the procedures, including
his/her rights and will be given the opportunity to respond. The
student may opt to respond immediately or in writing within five
(5) days. The signed document will become part of the evidences
in the charge(s). If the student fails to attend

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appropriate.

4. Faculty member(s) should not submit grades for the work/test in

question or for the course until the case has been decided. If the
term grades are due before the adjudication process is complete a
grade of “NFE” will be assigned.

5. The dean shall convene the selected faculty members to constitute

the committee to deliberate on the case. If needed the committee
will gather additional evidence from the complainant(s), the
student(s) or other concerned parties before the adjudication
process.

6. After reviewing the charges and evidences, the committee must

decide on the case within fifteen working days from the receipt of
the charges and assign the appropriate penalty for the charges or
dismiss the case.

7. The dean will notify in writing the student(s), faculty member(s) or

complainant(s) and the student’s dean if the student is enrolled in a
different college of the findings and the penalty if any.

8. When the penalty involves notation to the permanent record of the

student (e.g. a grade of F or WF, suspension or dismissal), the
student(s) will be notified in writing of his/her/their right to appeal.

9. Appeals must be made in writing within five (5) days of the date of
notice. Appeals are limited to grounds of excessive sanction,
improper procedure and unavailability of relevant evidence.

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10. The Head for Academic Affairs will review the appeal, the records
of the case and may consult any person involved in the
adjudication process.

11. The Head for Academic Affairs may deny the appeal and uphold
the decision of the committee may lower the imposed penalties or
sanctions or reverse the decision of the committee. In which case,
the student (s), the faculty member(s) or complainant(s), the dean
of the college and members of the committee will be notified in
writing of the decision.

12. If the penalty involves suspension or dismissal from the university,

the Head for Academic Affairs should write the recommendation
to the President who shall make the final decision.

13. The office of the president, the registrar and if applicable the
accounting office and parents will be furnished with the decision.

14. The decision of the President is final.

Penalties for Violation of Academic Honesty Policy

1. Penalties for an academic offense may include one or more of the

following:

a. re-submission of the work in question

b. submission of additional work for the course in which the
offense occurred
c. a lowered grade or loss of credit for the work found to be in
violation of the integrity code
d. a failing grade of F for the course in which the offense
occurred

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terms, including the term in which the offense
occurred
f. dismissal (for a specified term or permanently) from the
university

2. The student may not withdraw from a course in which an

infraction has been found and a penalty applied and no refund or
cancellation of tuition fees will be permitted in such cases.
The decision as to whether suspension or dismissal is appropriate in a
given instance will necessarily depend on the circumstances of each
case. The Dean decides on the recommendation to suspend or dismiss a
student.
 Suspension is effective for not less than the term in which the
sanction is taken or for not more than one calendar year.
 A student who is suspended is entitled to resume studies in the
same college at the conclusion of the period of suspension,
provided he/she has satisfied all requirements imposed by the
dean when the suspension was implemented.
 Dismissal is a penalty invoked in serious cases and when
circumstances indicate that a student’s association with the
university should be terminated in the interests of maintaining
the standards of behavior and conduct normally expected in a
university community.
 A student who has been dismissed but who has not been denied
the privilege of returning to the university later may apply for
readmission after the expiration of one calendar year.
 Action will be taken on the application after a total reevaluation
of the record and in accordance with the admission and
readmission practices in effect at the time of application.

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in effect at the time of readmission.
All records pertaining to student infringement of the policy will be
maintained for a period of five years after the student’s last registration.
In the event that the penalties become part of the student’s permanent
record, the record will be maintained indefinitely. These records are
subject to university regulations concerning the confidentiality of
student records.

Sanction for violations against Academic Honesty and

Plagiarism

Any and all offenses against the policy on Academic Honesty and
Plagiarism are punishable by Termination upon the first offense.
a. Anyone of who is accused of committing violation/s against
the policy on Academic Honesty and Plagiarism will be
investigated fairly and impartially by a Disciplinary Board to
ascertain guilt.
b. The grievant may make an appeal within 15 working days of
the date the decision letter was received. Grievant should state
the grounds for the appeal and a detailed and comprehensive
explanation why the decision is being challenged.
c. The grievant appeal letter and a summary of the original
application will be submitted to the Appeal Panel together
with the reason for the original decision. The Panel may
review the previous documents if required. The decision of the
Appeal Panel on the current application is final.

XXV. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) POLICY

AMA University, as an institution of higher learning, is committed to

provide an environment that encourages and

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supports scholarly work of its faculty members, students and staff
while ensuring the identification and protection of their rights and the
rights of the institution.

As the University acknowledges the need to provide governing

rules for the matter, the policy was made, consistent with the
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8293)
which defines Intellectual Property (IP) as “any creation or product of
the human mind or intellect. It can be an invention, original design, a
practical application of good idea, and a mark of ownership such as
trademark literary and artistic works, among other things.”

The term “intellectual property rights” consists of:

A. Copyrights and Related Rights

B. Trademarks and Service Marks
C. Geographical Indications
D. Industrial Designs
E. Patents
F. Lay-out Designs (Topographies) of Integrated Circuits
G. Protection of Undisclosed Information (n, TRIPS)

A. Purpose

The provisions of this IP Policy have been established for the

management and protection of Intellectual Property of AMA
University. Specifically, it aims to:

1. Provide the guidelines and procedures for the protection of

intellectual properties (IP);
2. Provide a mutually beneficial reward scheme for the creators
of IPs and AMA University in relation to the financial gain
resulting from technological transfer and/or
commercialization;

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 3. Set standards for determining the rights and obligations of
AMA University, creator/authors, and the sponsors with
respect to the IPs created at the university;
4. Strengthen academic research initiatives of AMA University;
and
5. Enhance the reputation of AMA University as an academic
research institution that pursues the highest ideals of scholarly
activities and that confers the benefits of these scholarly
activities on the community.

B. Coverage

This Policy shall apply to all faculty members, students,

researchers, administrative and service staffs engaged in research
and/or creative activities under the auspices of AMA University and
shall cover all activity-derived intellectual property.

C. Definition of Terms

A. University – refers to AMA University.

B. Research and Publication Office – the office in charge of research
undertakings and will manage the IPs of the University.
C. Creator – the author, inventor, and/or researcher of an original
intellectual property. This tern encompasses staff, faculty, and
student researchers/inventors.
D. Intellectual Property (IP) – anything that is a product of an original
creative thought. It includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Design project prototype

2. Design project designs
3. Software prototypes
4. Software designs/code

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6. Trade and service marks
7. Business Plans
8. Works of art (musical, graphical, literary)

E. Patent – an exclusive right issued to a creator to make, use, sell, or

import the product of his/her invention within the Philippines in
exchange of his/her patentable information or disclosure
F. Royalty – payment made for the use of the use of the property,
especially a patent, copyrighted work, franchise, or natural resource.
The amount is usually a percentage of revenues obtained through its
use.
G. University Resources – the tangible resources provided by AMA
University to creators, including office, laboratory, wages and salaries
and studio space and equipment; computer hardware, software, and
support; secretarial service, research, teaching and laboratory assistants;
supplies, utilities, funding for research and teaching activities, travel;
and other funding or reimbursement.
H. Transfer of rights – the transfer of ownership of an IP to a third party, most
often for the purpose of commercialization.

D. Ownership of Intellectual Properties

A. AMA University has the right to own all IPs that are created using its
resources (manpower, equipment, facilities, and time). These include
but are not limited to the following:

1. IP outputs that are in the job description;

2. IP outputs that are not part of the job description but are given as a
special assignment with corresponding remuneration in the form of
honorarium;
3. Thesis, dissertations, and similar output of faculty and staff;
4. Thesis, dissertations, and similar output of faculty and staff who
are sent to do these in other locations for

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5. Works commissioned by the university;

B. Intellectual properties that are created and/or developed without use of

AMA University resources, including space and time resources, and are
not externally sponsored by AMA University partners in any way shall
not be owned by the company.

C. Artistic, literary, and scholarly intellectual properties that include

works of art, music recordings and lyrics, scholarly books, poems,
articles, speeches, and others will be owned by the creator as long as
they were not developed in the performance of a sponsored research or
any other agreement with AMA University and its agents.
D. The Research and Publication Office will decide on matters of property
protection. It will determine if a certain IP needs to be protected by
applying for copyright, trademark, patent, or any other form of
intellectual protection. The cost incurred for the protection of an IP will
be borne by AMA University operations department.

E. This policy does not preclude the publication of the works of recipient
of research grants. However, AMA University being the owner of such
IP has the right to delay its publication for a reasonable period, i.e. not
more than 1 year, to preserve patent, copyright, or any other intellectual
property protection.

E. Commercial Venture

After securing the appropriate IP property protection/s, the

University shall initiate possible commercial venture with interested
party for the IP commercialization. Appropriate measures will be
observed for the protection of interests of both the University and the
creator of the IP.

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F. Profit Sharing

Profit, after the deduction of all expenses incurred for the

protection, development and/or commercialization of IPs, will be
shared in the following manner;

A. For Php 500,000.00 and lower, the creator(s) will receive 40%; the
remaining 60% will go to AMA University.
B. For Php 500,000.01 to Php 1,000,000.00 and lower, the creator(s)
will receive 50%; the remaining 50% will go to AMA University.
C. For Php 1,000,000.01 to Php 5,000,000.00 the creator(s) will receive
Php 500,000.00 or 40% of the gross, whichever is higher; the
remaining amount will go to AMA University.
D. For Php 5,000,000.01 and higher, the creator(s) will receive
PhP2,000,000.00 or 30% of the gross, whichever is higher. The
remaining amount will go to AMA University.

G. Responsible Units/Departments

Research and Publication Office will handle all IP matters. It shall

supervise the implementation of the IP Policy and commercialization of
university IP assets. The following are its functions and
responsibilities:

A. Administer and monitor the implementation of the IP Policy;

B. Evaluate the potential of the works and/or inventions submitted for

commercialization;

C. Negotiate with AMA University Operations Department with

respect to the development of independently owned technologies
after a determination of their commercial potential for purposes of
registration, licensing or joint venture arrangements;

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D. Manage the University’s patent portfolio including the drafting, filing
and prosecution of applications with the Intellectual Property Office of
the Philippines (IP Philippines) as well as the maintenance of granted
patents and registered trademarks; and

E. Negotiate and manage contracts for the production, distribution and

marketing of AMA University’s IP assets;

The Operations Department administers the funds allocated for

patenting and activities related to the protection and commercialization
of the University IP. It spearheads the preparation of business and
marketing plan, and in securing financial assistance for any
commercialization project/activity. Lastly it administers payments
derived from any commercial IP assets.

H. Penalties

Violation of AMA Intellectual Property Policy shall be dealt with

in accordance with the provisions included in AMA Academic
Honesty. Any violation of the policies shall be considered as
disciplinary offense.

I. Amendments

All points in these guidelines may be amended from time to time to

ensure that the changing demands of time are addressed.

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XXVI. References

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication

manual of the American Psychological Association (6th
Ed.). Washington DC: American Psychological
Association

AMA Student Research Manual. (2017) AMA Student

Research Manual:
AMA University

University Thesis and Dissertation Manual (2017).

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

https://www.ieee.org/content/dam/ieee-
org/ieee/web/org/conferences/Conference-template-A4.doc

AMAES Student Research Manual. (2013) AMAES Student

Research Manual: Academic Affairs Department, Research
and Publication Office

AMAES Student Research Manual. (2016) AMAES Student

Research Manual: Academic Affairs Department, Research
and Publication Office

AMAIUB Student Research Handbook. (2018) AMAIUB

Student Research Handbook: Academic Affairs
Department,
Research and Publication Office

AMA Student Research Manual. (2017) AMAES Student

Research Manual: AMA University

CHED Memorandum Order No. 07 Series of 2010

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CHED Memorandum Order No. 25 Series of 2015

CHED Memorandum Order No. 87 Series of 2017

CHED Memorandum Order No. 96 Series of 2017

Final Draft of AMAES Research Manual. (2019) AMAES

Student Research Manual: AMA University

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The number of bars on the spine represents the level of program –

one for the undergraduate, two for master’s and three for
doctorate.

Note: Format and contents for cover Page is the same as the title
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